Manufacturing · Durham, NC

PBM Graphics, INC.

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), PBM Graphics, INC. ranks #49,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers by total current penalty, with a mixed safety record: 5 violations across 3 inspections.

Upper half by penalty80% serious

Compiled by Plainworker · September 6, 2026

$6,038
OSHA penalties: 5
Violations cited: 3
OSHA inspections: #49,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

PBM Graphics, INC. in Durham, NC has been the subject of 3 OSHA workplace inspections and 5 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $6,038. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected PBM Graphics, INC. 3 times over 5 years, roughly once every couple of years. These inspections resulted in 5 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection. According to OSHA enforcement records, its total current penalty ranks #49,778 of 99,447 penalized U.S. employers (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). Of these, 4 were classified as serious - indicating hazards that could cause death or serious harm. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this sits roughly in line with peers (1.2x the sector average) on inspection frequency. For comparison, Tech Induction in Shelby TWP, MI is another manufacturing employer with 3 OSHA inspections on record and $6,040 in current penalties.

1.7
violations per inspection: 80.0%
of violations were serious: #49,778
of 99,447 penalized employers

Compliance score

C 66/100

C OSHA safety compliance: 5 violations across 3 OSHA inspections (1.7 per inspection), vs. national p10 0.0 (best) / p90 5.5 (worst) among 145,626 inspected employers.

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PBM Graphics, INC.

$6,038
Manufacturing avg

$15,763

What this shows PBM Graphics, INC. runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$6,038 Top 50% most affordable more affordable than 50% of 99,447 U.S. employers with a penalty

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

Does more inspection scrutiny mean more findings?

Each dot is one of 21 Manufacturing employers with an OSHA inspection on record, placed by inspections and violations cited. The highlighted dot is PBM Graphics, INC..

PBM Graphics, INC. has 3 OSHA inspections on record and 5 violations cited. The crosshair marks the median among these Manufacturing peers. Across this sector's tracked employers, more inspections is moderately associated with more violations found -- not a coincidence, but not a guarantee either.

PBM Graphics, INC. in the Manufacturing enforcement ledger

Among 35,243 Manufacturing employers with OSHA penalties on file, PBM Graphics, INC. ranks #21,275 at $6,038 current penalty.

How PBM Graphics, INC. Compares

PBM Graphics, INC.'s 1.67 violations per inspection compares to the Manufacturing sector average of 8.0 violations per employer.

Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer, this employer's current OSHA penalty runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average).

Total Inspections

First Inspection

2010-05-12

Last Inspection

2015-03-27

Inspection Span

5 yrs

Violations / Inspection

1.7

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$2,013

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,093

What this shows 3 inspections over 5 years, averaging 1.7 violations per visit. That's $2,013 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,093.

Serious

80.0% of total

Willful

0.0% of total

Repeat

0.0% of total

Other-Than-Serious

20.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Initial Penalty Assessed

$7,350

Current Penalty Amount

$6,038

Penalty Reduction

17.9%

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $1,312 from the initial assessment of $7,350. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How PBM Graphics, INC. compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric	PBM Graphics, INC.	Industry Avg
Inspections	3	2.6
Violations	5	8.0
Total Penalty	$6,038	$15,763
Avg Penalty per Inspection	$2,013	$6,093

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Nationwide Manufacturing peers with similar penalties or inspection counts

Two OSHA-record peer sets for PBM Graphics, INC., both outside NC so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Similar current OSHA penalty

Nearest same-sector employers by current assessed penalty ($6,038 here).

Washington Mills Tonawanda, INC. $6,038 NY Reedsport Machine & Fabrication $6,037 OR THC Select INC $6,037 TN Tech Induction $6,040 MI

Similar OSHA inspection count

Same-sector employers with a comparable inspection history outside this state (3 inspections here).

Griffin Pipe Products CO., LLC 3 insp. Lynchburg, VA Flemish Master Weavers 3 insp. Sanford, ME Norfleet Quality LLC 3 insp. Fredericksburg, VA Anchor Glass Container CORP. 3 insp. Warner Robins, GA

Nearby & Similar Employers in Manufacturing

Showing 5 of 44644 other employers tracked in this sector.

Washington Mills Tonawanda, INC.

Reedsport Machine & Fabrication

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What to do with this record

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Figures reflect closed OSHA and WHD federal enforcement actions on record (2010–2026); not every workplace issue results in an inspection or investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PBM Graphics, INC. safe to work at? ▼

Based on OSHA records, PBM Graphics, INC.'s workplace safety record is mixed, with some compliance concerns. The employer has 5 violations across 3 inspections, including 4 serious violations. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is below average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.

How many OSHA violations does PBM Graphics, INC. have? ▼

PBM Graphics, INC. has 5 OSHA violations on record, including 4 serious, 0 willful, and 0 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $6,038.

How many OSHA inspections has PBM Graphics, INC. had? ▼

PBM Graphics, INC. has had 3 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2010-05-12 and the most recent on 2015-03-27. This averages 1.7 violations per inspection.

What is the total penalty amount for PBM Graphics, INC.? ▼

PBM Graphics, INC. has been assessed $6,038 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $7,350 (a 17.9% reduction).

Does PBM Graphics, INC. have any serious or willful violations? ▼

Yes. PBM Graphics, INC. has 4 serious violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.

What industry does PBM Graphics, INC. operate in? ▼

PBM Graphics, INC. operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 323111). This industry has 44,645 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,492 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.

Where does PBM Graphics, INC. rank nationally on OSHA penalties? ▼

Among the 99,447 U.S. employers with a nonzero current OSHA penalty in PlainWorker's corpus, PBM Graphics, INC. ranks #49,778 (the upper half of penalized employers nationally). The ordinal is a live COUNT of employers with a lower total_current_penalty; see the methodology page for the exact derivation.

How does PBM Graphics, INC.'s safety record compare to industry average? ▼

PBM Graphics, INC.'s total OSHA penalty of $6,038 is below the Manufacturing industry average of $15,763 per employer. The employer has 3 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.6 per employer. For a direct comparison, Tech Induction in Shelby TWP, MI is a similar manufacturing employer with $6,040 in current penalties.

Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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